AccessAbility Advisor

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We are looking for 3 AccessAbility Advisors to join our dedicated Student Wellbeing team. This team plays a vital role in supporting students throughout their academic journey ensuring they have the right adjustments and assistance to succeed. Youll be part of a collaborative environment that values meaningful work professional growth and a strong work-life balance.

In this role you will work closely with students living with disability helping them navigate their studies by developing tailored support plans and providing case management where needed. Youll also collaborate with academic staff and university services to create an inclusive and supportive learning experience.

In this role you will:

• Meet with students to assess their needs and develop individual support plans.
• Provide support and advocate for students with complex support needs ensuring a seamless student experience.
• Collaborate with academic staff course coordinators and support services to implement effective learning adjustments.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including Counselling and Psychological Services and the Campus Care and Resolution Centre to provide holistic support.

These contingent positions are full time and will be primarily located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

Travel to other campuses will be required.

How will you inspire us

You will have:

• Experience in allied health occupational therapy social work special education or similar fields.
• Strong understanding of academic learning support disability services and mental health considerations in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to liaise effectively with students staff and key stakeholders.

What we offer

The remuneration for these positions is Higher Education Worker Level 7 17%superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• 17% super and salary packaging.
• Additional University Holiday days generous personal life and parental leave annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts on private health insurance gym memberships software travel and more.
• A range of support and wellbeing programs.

For more information on benefits and conditions please follow this link.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence equity engagement and sustainability.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the Universitys please click Apply (or equivalent) to reach the Universitys website where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Due to the nature of this role the University may require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description please only respond to the below in your application).

1. Relevant degree (including but not limited to Psychology Occupational Therapy Social Work Special Education) and extensive relevant experience; or a combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
2. Demonstrated understanding of disability legislation and related issues within an educational environment.
3. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working.
4. Demonstrated understanding and experience of adaptive technology inclusive teaching principles and practices and development of students living with a disability as independent learners.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote support and maintain a safe healthy equitable diverse and respectful workplace; including responding appropriately to adverse circumstances incidents behaviours issues reports and the like.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable inclusive and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application please reach out to

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Our assessment process

Typically candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an in person interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

Our University is committed to creating a safe respectful and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025 from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the Universitys Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance its about living our values. Together we can ensure our University remains a place where respect safety and inclusion are non-negotiable.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries please contact Tim Roberts Senior Manager AccessAbility and Support on (02)or via email at

Having technical difficulties Please reach out to us: Please note we do not accept email applications.

Closing date:Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to beLooking Aheadwith you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

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